RE: Newbie and so overwhelmed

[Guest guest]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much!!!!!

Re: Newbie and so overwhelmed

I was lucky because I was referred to an endocrinologist who, in

turn, refered me to the nutritionist in her office. I has seen a

private nutritionist first and paid $160 for misinformation. The

woman did not know enough about diabetes.

You can see a nutritionist or a certified diabetes educator who can

also help you with diet. Your insurance may or may not allow for a

referal to these - you'll have to check.

I don't know if you are also trying to lose weight but to get the

sugar under control, focus on the carb counting first. I started

with the following guidelines.

* 3 meals with 40-60 grams of carbs each. (this may be too much for

some people)

* 2 snacks with 15-20 grams of carbs each.

I was generally trying to stay between 150-180 grams of carbs a day

which was about 40% of my days total calories.

Also, some people find that they have to stay on the lower side for

breakfast because blood sugar is just harder to control during that

time of day. You'll have to experiment with different breakfasts.

But breakfast is important so my advice is to find something that

works and just eat the same thing every day.

[Guest guest]

It sounds as though you are doing OK so far.

I'd suggest getting two books: DIABETES FOR DUMMIES and DR. BERNSTEIN'S

DIABETIES SOLUTION. Both should be readily available in any good bookstore

or (if there isn't one in your town) on amazon.com.

Re: Re: Newbie and so overwhelmed

All my Dr told me was no sugar, no fat and watch the carbs. I now have my

bg's between 109 and 120 most of the time..have only had one real low and I

was out shopping and couldn't eat anything and by the time I got home it was

down to the low 60's and I was shaky and sweating but when I ate it went

away almost immediately so now I have some little mints to carry with me. I

may be different but I never craved food and could go all day without a meal

so have to watch it now is strange for me. My husband seems to know more

about food than me and is the cook. He loves to cook and we eat out a lot.

He is my guide. Helen H

[Guest guest]

Have these and yes they are goos to read. Also the First year Type 2

Helen

Re: Re: Newbie and so overwhelmed

All my Dr told me was no sugar, no fat and watch the carbs. I now have my

bg's between 109 and 120 most of the time..have only had one real low and I

was out shopping and couldn't eat anything and by the time I got home it was

down to the low 60's and I was shaky and sweating but when I ate it went

away almost immediately so now I have some little mints to carry with me. I

may be different but I never craved food and could go all day without a meal

so have to watch it now is strange for me. My husband seems to know more

about food than me and is the cook. He loves to cook and we eat out a lot.

He is my guide. Helen H

[Guest guest]

It sounds, then, as though you are doing SOMETHING right! Keep up the good

work.

RE: Newbie and so overwhelmed

This morning's fasting test was 109. A new low for me. I'm seeing that

morning test consistently go lower and lower.

sc

[Guest guest]

Suzette - I test a lot. I think at first, testing often is a good

idea. I know some people might not agree. i just think until you

start to see some patterns and know what's going on, you can't

manage your diabetes very well. Once you sort of get set in your

ways, your BGL's level out and you get used to how your body reacts

to certain foods, you can test less and save testing for days where

you eat different things, exercise more or less, change medication,

etc.